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At the Symposium titled “Sursum Actio” at Notre Dame Univ. from Jun 8-9, 2015, in honor of the life work of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner, F.I., – Msgr. Arthur B. Calkins, S.T.D., gives the fifth conference which he titles, “The Franciscan Thesis as presented by Peter Damian Fehlner and the Magisterium”. It includes:

1. Franciscan thesis as articulated by Fr. Peter
2. Franciscan Thesis as it has entered into the Magisterium
3. Conclusions

He points out that Fr. Peter’s teaching on Jesus and Mary, that they are both predestined in one and the same decree by God, reflects the Franciscan school of thought and has been explicitly included in the dogmatic proclamation on the Immaculate Conception in 1854 and confirmed 15 times by Vatican II documents and Papal statements from 1950 to 2008. Yet, inexplicably, this teaching has been almost entirely dropped from Mariology by modern scholars, with Fr. Peter Fehlner spearheading the effort to bring it back to wider acceptance in the last two decades.

Fr. Peter’s Teaching:

Fr. Peter’s teaching on the Franciscan Thesis, which is the Absolute Primacy of Christ and Mary being included in the original decree of Christ is based on that of Fr. Carlo Balic who was one of the chief editors of the 8th chapter of Lumen Gentium of Vatican II and on Fr. Juniper Carol.

Franciscan Thesis that Mary was predestined to be Mother of God in one and the same decree with Christ’s Incarnation and the Absolute Primacy of the Incarnation.

This is made clear at three points in Mary’s life:

– Immaculate Conception

– Coredemption, Mediation

– Assumption and Crowning in Heaven as Queen of Heaven and Earth

Introduced into the Papal Magisterium in Ineffabilis Deus in 1854 by Pius IX 5:30
Jesus and Mary one and the same decree of God even though God could have done the Incarnation in any way. He wanted.

Woman of Gen 3:15 is biblical source. Mary and her Son Christ will overcome the Serpent

Mode of Incarnation is inherently Marian.

But it predates Scotus and even Francis and is therefore best described as Catholic

Franciscan thesis merely promoted and clarified it and made it a part of the life of the Church.

A unique Franciscan contribution.

Mary pertains like no other person to the hypostatic union 9:15

Grace of graces and the source of all intelligibility both in salvation and in creation. LG 55ff

In chapter Fr. Peter wrote in Mariology edited by Dr. Miravalle: Despite wide, frequent confirmation of joint predestination by Magisterium during and after Vatican II, this has been almost totally dropped from Mariology.

Scotus: fullness of grace in Mary is in view of Christ’s merits. But the participation in grace for us is in view of mediation of Jesus and Mary for everyone else.

Since Fall of Adam and Eve, Mediation of Christ is Redemptive as well as saving

Preservatively in Mary and the angles who did not sin, but liberatively in everyone else.

Perfectly in Mary Immaculate Conception whereas in us it is dependent on the realization in Mary.

Distinctive personal actions of Mary in cooperation with Christ, are not confused with Jesus nor on a par with Jesus. 11:50

Joint ordained absolutely Jesus for his own sake and Mary for Jesus’ sake and no other

Yet she is ennobled by grace in a most personal way and thus perfects personhood.

Confirmation of Franciscan Thesis in the Magesterium (13:35)

Since Ineffabilis Deus many confirmations by Magisterium, so no longer a thesis. Here are Fifteen:

1 – Pius XII – 1950 Munificentissimus Deus No. 40 – Assumption – One and same decree

next Four are in Vatican II Documents

2 – Lumen Gentium (LG) No. 53 Mary redeemed by merits of Son and united to Him,

3- LG 56 incarnation preceded by acceptance of her who is predestined to be Mother of God,

4 – LG 61 predestined from eternity

5 – Vat II Sacrosanctum Concilium No. 103 inseparable bond in salvation

6 – Paul VI – Professio Fidei – Mary Joined by indissoluble bond to incarnation and redemption.

7 – Paul VI – May 30, 1973 General Audience – Mary’s Human Cooperation predestined but free cooperation with her Son. –

8 – Paul VI – Marialis Cultus No. 25 – one single decree

9 – John Paul II – Redemptoris Mater (RM) – 25 March. no.8 With Son, Father a has Chosen her and thus united to Christ. Making use of wisdom texts referring primarily to Christ but understood early as pertaining to Mary

JPII – RM 9 predestination of Mary, Full of Grace because predestined

Fr. Peter. Christ is redemptive as well as saving, Mary preservative

JPII – RM 10 from first moment belonged to Christ, she got life from Christ but give life to Christ as Mother.

10 – JPII – General Audience Nov 23, 1988 [In the video he says 1998] – In this gift made to John and to all of us. Mary is here center of salvation history entirely one with Him, contemplated, predestined and situated together at the center of salvation history.

11 – JPII – Dies Domini no. 79 1998 – Holy Church venerates Mary in union with Christ, indissoluble bond. Quoted from SC 103

12 – JPII – Dec 8 2004 – Homily for Immaculate Conception – Predestination Mary is linked to Christ’s and ours. Mary is a sign of all our salvation, links to Protoevangelicum Gen 3:15.

JPII – Many other texts on theme of Calvary joint suffering of Mary and Jesus is a major theme of JPII’s pontificate.

13 – Benedict XVI – Dec 8, 2006  Spanish Steps – Full of Grace, predestined to be mother of the Redeemer and associated with salvation. –

37:00

14 – BXVI – Angelus Address 2007 Aug 15 – closely united to divine son triumphing over sin and death one and the same decree.

Pius XII – One and the same decree

15 – BXVI – 7 Sept 2008 Homily at Shrine of Our Lady of Bonaria. Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy – Predestination of Mary is inscribed in the predestination of Jesus. The “here I am” of Mary reflected in that of Jesus, and His disciples.

Conclusions:

1. 1854-2007 or over 150 years so the joint predestination of Jesus and Mary well supported can no longer be opposed

2. Should no longer call it a thesis or hypothesis but a doctrine confirmed by Magisterium and many saints, and fundamental Franciscan contribution to Mariology.

3. Supports Immaculate Conception so well specified in Ineffabilis Deus, Upholds importance of Gen 3:15 in Salvation history and supports the Co-redemption of Mary.

4. After Fr. Balic and Fr. Juniper Carol, Fr. Peter has made the largest contribution and has revived teaching on the joint predestination in our day.

The talk is followed by a commentary by Fr. Peter.

Fr. Peter:

– This list of the Magisterium’s support on this matter is very important and does not exist anywhere else.

– Need to focus on the plan of God first and then the execution of it in order to have correct Theology.

– Biblical texts particularly St. Paul support absolute primacy and joint predestination

– Cannot get past certain limitations of philosophy without having revelation of God and his plan.

– Philosophy ends where theology begins, with the plan of God

This symposium, Sursum Actio (“Lift up your Actions” or more loosely “Lift up your Hearts”), was organized in honor of the life work of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner after he won the Cardinal John J. Wright Marialogical Award of 2015 from the Mariological Society of America for his outstanding contributions to Mariology.

For a more complete list of all fourteen talks from this symposium:

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The Franciscans of the Immaculate present

THE PROMISE & OUR PART IN THE PLAN

Fatima 100th Oct 7 Celebration Event:
http://livingfatima.com/october7/

Featuring Fr. Bill Casey

– A Full-Day Fatima Event –
October 7, 2017
Stonehill College
Easton, Massachusetts

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Day Program: 8 am – 5 pm

Evening Program: 6 pm – 9 pm

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Mass, 4 Talks, Rosary, Confessions, Food, Music

Speakers:
Fr. Bill Casey, CFM
Msgr. Arthur B. Calkins
Steve Dawson, St. Paul Street Evangelization
Fr. Elias Mills, FI

Music: Randy Albright, Cloutier Trio

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12:00 – Mass
– 19:50 – Readings
– 26:00 – Homily
1:55:40 – Talk #1 – Fr. Elias – “Consecration: The Heart of the Message”
2:33:31 – Interlude: Randy Albright – My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord
– 2:40:45 – Randy – Mary Said Yes
– 2:45:53 – Randy – Ave Maria
2:51:17 – Talk #2 – Msgr. Calkins – “The Role of St. Joseph in the Church since 1917”
3:35:35 – Q&A with Fr. Elias and Msgr. Calkins
– 3:38:52 – When is Mary able to hear our prayers?
– 3:45:06 – Can we honor Joseph as we pray the rosary?
– 3:48:20 – What is the significance of the different form of the Eucharist that the Angel of Fatima to each child?
– 3:52:05 – How do we explain and defend the virginity of Joseph?
– 3:57:34 – Is the attack on the family reflected in recent actions in the Vatican?
5:47:16 – Exposition, Rosary
6:40:19 – Talk #3 – Steve Dawson – “Practical Evangelization with Our Lady of Fatima”
7:23:26 – Interlude – Cloutier Trio – Jesus joy of man’s desiring – J.S. Bach
– 7:29:17 – For All The Saints Who’ve Shown Your Love
– 7:31:17 – First and second movements Corelli sonata
– 7:37:21 – Ave Maria – Frans Shubert – Solo
7:42:37 – Talk 4 – Fr. Bill Casey – “The Rosary: The Invincible Weapon”
8:36:58 – Q&A with Fr. Elias, Msgr. Calkins, Steve Dawson and Fr. Bill Casey – Was the Consecration of Russia done?
– 8:46:55 – How can we be both worthy and humble at the same time?
– 8:51:25 – Is Harry Potter good for kids?
– 8:53:06 – Do we receive the body and blood of Mary when we receive the Eucharist?
– 8:54:23 – What is the root of the debate on Amoris Laetitia?
– 9:00:08 – How do we get priests and bishops involved in spreading the rosary?
9:07:28 – Procession with Statue

Fatima 100th Oct 7 Celebration Event: http://livingfatima.com/october7/
Fatima: The Promise and Our Part of the Plan Between the Warning & the Promise: Living the Fatima Message

In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima,
the Franciscans of the Immaculate present: A Centennial Review and Pastoral Interpretation on the Message of Fatima. With talks on the theological, spiritual and pastoral meaning of the “most prophetic of modern apparitions.” (Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger)

Video of Evening Event with music by Cloutier Trio & Randy Albright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gR1g…

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Msgr. Arthur B. Calkins gives the homily at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse, WI on Oct 12 for the second day of the two day Symposium on the Coredemption of Mary 2018 on how Mary is the Mother of Grace because she is the Mother of Jesus and is His companion in bringing about our redemption. Listen as he refers to the miraculous medal to show how we have to ask Mary for graces and how this is verified in scripture at the Wedding Feast at Cana, tying together the entirety of salvation history.

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Mass: The BVM, Mother and Mediatrix of All Grace – Opt Mem
Readings: 
1st: est 8:3-8, 16-17
Resp: psa 67:2-7 0
Gsp: joh 2:1-11

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The panel of speakers give answers to question at the Marian Coredemption symposium at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse, WI in 2018. The panel consisted of Fr. Angelo Geiger, OFM Conv, Fr. Elias Mills, FI, Msgr. Arthur B. Calkins, and Dr. Robert Fastiggi. Questions asked are:

0:55 – What were St. Maximilian Kolbe’s reasons for starting the MI (Militia of the Immaculate)?

3:09 – What was Joseph’s role in the Redemption?

21:06 – Was Mary separated from God when she lost Jesus?

24:49 – What is the relationship between Joseph and Mary?

For more talks from this conference: http://dev.airmaria.com/tag/la-crosse-coredemption-symposium-2018/

This two day Marian Symposium was called “Mary Coredemptrix: Relevance and Remedy for Our Time” and was held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse, WI, October 12-13, 2018 on how Mary is the the Co-redeemer with Christ in that, although the redemption fully depended on Christ, Mary played a unique role.

It was sponsored by the Franciscans of the Immaculate – https://marymediatrix.com/
in conjunction with Dr. Mark Miravalle – https://www.markmiravalle.com/
and the International Marian Association – https://internationalmarian.com/

For more on the shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe: https://www.guadalupeshrine.org/

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The panel of speakers give answers to question at the Marian Coredemption symposium at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse, WI in 2018. The panel consisted of Fr. Dwight Campbell, Fr. Elias Mills, FI, Msgr. Arthur B. Calkins. Questions asked are:

0:58 – Was there any petition sponsored by a bishops conference for the proclamation of the Coredemption? Answers by Fr. Campbell, Msgr. Calkins,

3:29 – Will the Franciscans play a role in the proclamation of Mary Coredeemer as a Dogma? Fr. Elias answers referring to St Francis who called Mary the Virgin Made Church as well as the work of St. Bonaventure and St. Maximilian Kolbe and the future duties of the Franciscans to complete the picture of the titles of Mary.

9:47 – What is essential for getting the proclamation of the dogma rolling? – Fr. Elias answers that it involves getting more people to talk about the coredemption and make it apart of their devotional life and pray many rosaries. This will lead to the triumph of the Immaculate Heart and the era of peace. Fr. Campbell exhorts us to do the five First Saturdays devotion that Our Lady of Fatima gave.

18:58 – Can we substitute medal in replacement for the cloth scapular? Fr. Elias answers

21:40 – Is the Nativity Movie okay to watch and what do we say to those who don’t see a problem with this? Msgr. Calkins answers.

For more talks from this conference: http://dev.airmaria.com/tag/la-crosse-coredemption-symposium-2018/

This two day Marian Symposium was called “Mary Coredemptrix: Relevance and Remedy for Our Time” and was held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse, WI, October 12-13, 2018 on how Mary is the the Co-redeemer with Christ in that, although the redemption fully depended on Christ, Mary played a unique role.

It was sponsored by the Franciscans of the Immaculate – https://marymediatrix.com/
in conjunction with Dr. Mark Miravalle – https://www.markmiravalle.com/
and the International Marian Association – https://internationalmarian.com/

For more on the shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe: https://www.guadalupeshrine.org/

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Mary Coredemptrix: Why the Dogma?

A Marian Symposium – www.guadalupeshrine.org/events/marian-symposium

Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse, WI, Oct 11-12

	Dr. Mark Miravalle	Why Now is the Time for the Fifth Marian Dogma?
	Fr. Angelo Geiger, OFM, Conv.	Mary at the Foot of the Cross:  Father Peter Damian Fehlner’s Contribution and Legacy
	Msgr. Arthur B. Calkins	Causa Mariæ Advocatæ: The Marian Issue in the Church Today
	Rev. Br. Emanuel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Minor Servants of the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary	1.  Marian Coredemption in the Maronite Liturgy 2.  Mary Coredemptrix in the writings of St. Veronica Giuliani, OSC, Cap.
	Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM, Foundress, Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary	This is the Time of Our Lady
	Mr. Raymond de Souza	Mary, The Ark of the Covenant

Free Attendance

Details and Registration:
www.guadalupeshrine.org/events/marian-symposium

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For the first Question and Answer Period, the panel includes: Fr. Elias Mills, Dr. Mark Miravalle, Msgr. Arthur B. Calkins, Fr. Angelo Geiger, Mr. Raymond de Souza, Br. Emanuel, MS-ISHM. The questions include: Are the apparitions at Amsterdam to Ida Peerdeman approved? Will we be given a victory by Our Lady through the Rosary and when? Could Mary have said “No” at the Annunciation? How do we recognize saints and their ability to attract others to sanctity? How do we get our priorities straight on the issues today?

This symposium took place at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe October 11-12, 2019 and had 8 talks, 2 QA sessions, and 2 Homilies. The theme was “Mary Coredemptrix: Why the Dogma?” and included a commemoration of the Marian legacy of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner. It was sponsored by the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate in conjunction with Mark Miravalle and the International Marian Association (IMA)

For more from this Symposium:

AirMaria: http://dev.airmaria.com/tag/la-crosse-coredemption-2019/

YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlOrBtQAkz8&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wkjsZE2EGx0TMa3OqaGihp

Guadalupe Shrine, La Crosse, WI: https://www.guadalupeshrine.org

Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate: https://marymediatrix.com/

International Marian Association (IMA): https://internationalmarian.com/

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The Band of Mary’s Men, Fr. Elias Mills, F.I., Dr. Robert Fastiggi, and Msgr. Arthur B. Calkins rebuts much of the content of Tim Staples’ interview on Catholic Answers, January 18, 2021, on the subject of the Vatican’s recent decree regarding the alleged apparitions of The Lady of All Nations in Amsterdam and the related doctrine of Mary as Coredemptrix and Mediatrix of All Graces.

Tim Staples on Catholic Answers – https://youtu.be/XQ_Bax5CaPw

00:00 – Intro – Fr. Elias
02:10 – Fastiggi – Did Ida Peerdeman have a spiritual director?
04:01 – Was use of Coredemptrix Forbidden in Vatican II?
05:07 – Did Cardinal Ratzinger condemn the title?
06:49 – Does prayer of “who once was Mary” cancel out Mary’s Name?
09:20 – Did Bishop Punt Contradict the Vatican by approving it?
13:44 – Were prayer gatherings in the name of “The Lady of All Nations” banned?
15:33 – History leading to the new negative decree.
19:40 – Was the Title Coredemptrix used by Popes?
21:24 – Calkins – Vatican Sentiments regarding Coredemptrix
26:04 – Infallibility without Pope e.g. Divine Mercy, Immaculate Conception
28:26 – Not just about Titles but Mary’s Real Participation
33:48 – “Co-” does not mean equal to Redeemer
34:43 – Ecumenical Worries, Protestants rejection of our participation in our salvation
36:58 – Fastiggi – Coredemptrix in Vatican II and Magisterium
39:26 – Dogmatic Statement would clarify the meaning of the titles
39:41 – Coredemption, Past Movements and Liturgy
41:52 – Vatican II taught Mary Mediatrix, but weak.
43:50 – Dogmas are declared based on Bible and Tradition
45:42 – What to do next
46:14 – Coredemption, Mary as the New Eve working with the New Adam
47:07 – All Nations, Mary the mother of all the living Gen 3:20
48:14 – Examples of resistance, misunderstanding of “Coredemptrix”
51:20 – Stabat Mater Hymn 800 years old Mary’s Role at the Cross
52:05 – St Iraneus on Co-redemption in Vatican II
52:59 – Calkins – Dogmatic declaration will end chaos in the Church and World
55:59 – Closing Prayer
57:46 – Missio Immaculatae Magazine

Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zUOs_q1MdMM

About the Band of Mary’s Men

Host Fr. Elias Mills, FI – Rector at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Lacrosse, WI

Dr. Robert Fastiggi – https://www.shms.edu/content/dr-robert-fastiggi

Msgr. Arthur B. Calkins – http://christendom-awake.org/pages/calkins/calkinscv.html

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